Game #13 @ Elon Phoenix 12/29

[talksalot]

Another on of those teams.  Undefeated at home.  Winless on the road.

Starting line up goes 6-1, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-10.

Only got 18 points in the paint vs south Carolina.   2 of 14 from 3pt range.

Need to guess which non-starter will go off for 25 points...

These guys beat IUPUI 86-72. 

not up to my usual preview... let's hope for the best, and no injuries going into the valley.

[valpo64]

What is the early line?

[talksalot]

Can't find a line yet...

Btw, 1pm CT tip off.

[valpopal]

Valpo   71
Elon     75

[tiny707]

Elon 74
Valpo 70

[rogerwilco]

Elon Musks 69
Valpo Bacons 62

[David81]

Baby Beacs 71
Elon 69

VU has had a chance to absorb the early season losses. It's time for a win.

[wh]

Elon University falls 49 spots in U.S. News 'national universities' ranking
Elon drops in 7 other categories in 2024 college report

According to the article they fell from 84 to 133. Undoubtedly, Valpo (#201) would like to have Elon's problem.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2023/09/elon-university-falls-49-spots-us-news-national-universities-ranking

[covufan]

Can we finish 2023 with a win?  I think so

Valpo  75
Elon     71


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[David81]

Elon University falls 49 spots in U.S. News 'national universities' ranking
Elon drops in 7 other categories in 2024 college report

According to the article they fell from 84 to 133. Undoubtedly, Valpo (#201) would like to have Elon's problem.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2023/09/elon-university-falls-49-spots-us-news-national-universities-ranking

The changes in ranking criteria and weight given to certain factors are causing huge jumps and drops, leading some people to think that the changes are "real," that suddenly their school either legitimately leapt or fell 50 spots in the rankings. No doubt Elon's president and other central admins are having to explain to anxious alums, students, and prospective students that Elon is not in a free fall.

[valpotx]

Valpo 66
Elon 78

[VALPO LI]

No live internet feed to watch the game?

[AB]

Sadly, if you're a die hard

Elon 65 Valpo 72

[vu72]

No live internet feed to watch the game?

Pay wall.

[valpo64]

DeViero has taken the most shots, made none, missed his free throw,  has turnover already...when are coaches going t o figure out he cannot shoot consistently or hit anything are at decent rate?  He continues to be a big offensive liability.  I think we should be playing someone who at least is somewhat of a offensive threat.  We really lack offense.

[VUSWIM08-12]

Stafford is out, is the injury bad ?? Ughh we're gonna get wrecked...down 8-20 with 11 left in 1st half!

[VALPO LI]

No live internet feed to watch the game?

Pay wall.

Probably a good thing because this game started poor for the Beacons down 15 halfway through the first.
Tons of missed shots by Valpo.

[VUBBFan]

No free video, but you can listen to their radio call at

https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feed/source/oas-411?audioPlayer=elon%3Aallaccess-Live-319

Just scroll down to live stream and check

[tiny707]

Agree Valpo 64. Jahari needs more playing time or should start. At this point I don't mind three freshmen starting. Hell Michigan had the Fab Five...

[mj]

We're playing with five D1 players today. At best.

[vu72]

DeViero has taken the most shots, made none, missed his free throw,  has turnover already...when are coaches going t o figure out he cannot shoot consistently or hit anything are at decent rate?  He continues to be a big offensive liability.  I think we should be playing someone who at least is somewhat of a offensive threat.  We really lack offense.

Might have spoken a little quick on this one. DeAvero now 2 of 4 from the 3, 3 of 6 from the floor. He is leading the team in rebounds, assists and...turnovers! Williamson is going to be a stud.  Valpo in a dog fight with 8 to go.  Barrett is a lost cause, unfortunately.  Can't even make a free throw.

[VUSWIM08-12]

We're in this with 6.5 minutes to go , down 4! 64-68, coming alive !!!

[vu72]

Hate to take positives in another loss, but think about this:  68 of 78 points were scored by freshman and sophomores, seniors scores zero and true freshman contributed 51 of 78.  We are so short handed, the guys played their asses off.

[valpo64]

Tough loss after a big rally...freshmen continue to develop...too many turn overs by DeVereio our main ball handler...shooting, shooting, shooting...rebounding a work in progress but improving.   One of these days we will get it done and surprise someone...need to keep working and getting better.

[VUSWIM08-12]

2025-2026 could be special if Cooper, Kaspar, Jahari stick around. 3 building blocks for Roger to build around , frustrating now but long term we'll be alright...in theory!